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Greetings!
I recently read that "a person's success in life can usually be measured by the amount of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have." Most people begin a new exercise or other routine in the New Year which can have you feeling sore or out of sorts, and doing this with our patterns of interaction and communication can reap rewards as well. Like any muscle, growth happens outside of your comfort zone.
Maybe that conversation needs to be with your boss, that contact for your dream gig, your partner, a parent, your neighbor, that cute guy/girl you've been eyeing, that celebrity you'd love to talk with, or just putting yourself in a foreign social situation. But it's also that honest conversation you need to have with yourself in order to face the reality about your life as it is versus how you'd like it to be; because the one common denominator in your life is YOU, and taking responsibility for why it is the way it is is paramount, if not always pleasant.
The good news is that if you do have a chat with yourself on a regular basis then you can know what changes you need to make to get your life closer to your ideal!
Not quite feeling it? I say 'fake it till you make it.' I've also quoted Einstein's definition in a past post that 'insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results' so if things aren't going your way, why not try a slightly different approach from your usual m.o.? Or you can go whole hog and be like George Costanza in the Seinfeld episode where he does the exact opposite of what he would normally do, to some hilarious effects and success!
So this year resolve to have those challenging conversations, care less about what people think, try new things without worrying if you'll look foolish, stand out in a crowd, and be okay with not being perfect. (well, those were some of mine...just insert whatever makes you uncomfortable)
Wondering how to get from here to there? Give me a buzz and I'll be your personal trainer to stretch those inner muscles, help you have that heart to heart with yourself and make your discomfort as comfortable as possible along the way!
Kristina
P.S. Bear with me as I futz around with a new design for Personal Growth Gab - feel free to contact me with your comments and suggestions!
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"Kristina is an amazing coach... I'm always impressed by her intuitive nature, creative ideas, and insight to tap into the core. She is tremendously gifted and has the ability to unblock obstacles that perhaps we didn't even know existed as it's sometimes most challenging to see situations clearly when you're immersed in them." -Vicki S.
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UPCOMING SEMINARS with KRISTINA!Click on each link for more info an place to RSVP
BEGINNING TOMORROW!
Wednesday, January 5th 3pm-8pm
Saturday, January 8th 2pm-7pm
Tuesday, January 11th 3pm-8pm (via phone)
Kristina's 2011 New Year's Coaching Kick-off
I'll be holding coaching 'office hours' each day for you to come by and have a 50minute coaching session with me at a reduced rate
Click here to book your session now
Saturday, January 22nd 1pm-5pm
New Year's Workshop: Review, Refresh and Reboot for 2011!
Spend a reflective, interactive afternoon focusing on what you want to achieve and how to do it in 2011 and beyond!
Click here to register now
COMING IN FEBRUARY:
Wednesday, February 2nd 6-730pm
How to Stay Motivated throughout the Job Search Process
for SIBL
More details coming soon!
Saturday, February 5th 11am - 5pm
VISIONING WORKSHOP: Using Your Creativity & Intuition to Gain Clarity, Find Focus and Manifest Your Dream!
Stay tuned for more upcoming events!
In the meantime,book Kristina now for your company, organization, or affinity group!
Watch a video of Kristina's
Pink Slips: How Losing Your Job Can Be a Good Thing
Watch a video of Kristina's work here
*ALSO*
I am looking for a sales/marketing intern to help me with my speaking business. Please contact me for more details if you or someone you know may be interested.
 ______________________________________________________ Kristina's workshops and consultations are inspiring, empowering and encouraging for anyone who has ever felt stuck at a crossroads in either their personal or professional lives. Her delivery is clear, down-to-earth and honest. I know I can always count on her for an objective point of view whenever I feel like I need a 'guide' - who doesn't? - Melissa E.________________________________________________________
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ESSENTIAL SELF CONSULTATIONS
Aligning your work with your Essential Self and unique talents and abilities creates a sense of peace and calm that allows for internal healing to permeate every aspect of your life. Spend 90 minutes with Kristina as she helps you discover your unique gifts and talents, and offers practical solutions as to how best you can use them in your personal or professional life!
An Essential Self Consultation is valuable if you:
- are unsatisfied in any stage of your career
- feel a need to make a change, but are not sure how
- are at a life crossroads
- are a recent college graduate or post-graduate
- can benefit from an outside observer connecting the dots in your life
- are looking for clarity and direction in any area of your life
- need someone to be an objective, supportive listener
- want a big-picture look at your life in order to make adjustments where needed
- need a resource of life options and steps to get there
Normally $279 for a 90-minute in-person session and 45 minute follow-up phone session ($195 for TWM Members)*
Contact Kristina at kleonardi@mindspring.com or 917-816-0834 to schedule your appointment.
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"Kristina is an impressive and talented career coach. She is incredibly insightful, encouraging and exudes a positive energy that really helps get results in stressful times. I can highly recommend her to anyone looking for career guidance of any level." - Sascha Y.
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QUICK FIRE CAREER COACHING & RESUME CRITIQUE
In this 30-minute phone session Kristina will help you:
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identify what your next career move or change should be
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assess your resume to be sure that your goals and experience are clearly reflected in it
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strategize and brainstorm next steps to take in your job search
Cover letter writing also available - contact Kristina for more details.
_________________________________________________________ "After months of researching the job market, I became overly consumed with endless data and foggy ideas. Kristina helped me see that my resume reflected this uncertainty and it was working against me. In just a half hour we defined more sharply what my true goals are and how to best revise my resume(s). I now look forward to communicating - on paper and verbally - a clear message that will lead me to a new opportunity". - Linda M.
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Thursdays at Three:
Coffee, Conversations & Coaching
*Every Thursday from 3-5pm*
Attend every week or drop in when you can!
Feel like you are on your own as you make your next
career move?
Would you like to connect with
others who are in a similar position?
Are you looking for structure and
support as you go through your job search?
COST: $30 ($25 for TWM Members) per session
Open to men and women.
Minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 participants.
WHEN: Every Thursday from 3-5pm
LOCATION: NYC Midtown East*
RSVP Required to kleonardi@mindspring.com or
call 917-816-0834*
*Please note that this is an ongoing event. RSVP's accepted up
until 1pm day of session. Location and payment information will be sent upon
RSVP.
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Kristina Leonardi is the Founder and Director of The Women's Mosaic�,a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, inspiration and motivation for women to express their full power and potential in all areas of life. As a speaker and career/life coach, she provides a practical framework for each individual to make the most of their personal and professional lives, allowing them to recognize, connect to, and fulfill their role in the world at large.
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Read Kristina's Posts on TWM's Blog
www.chicksrockblog.com
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About Kristina
Kristina Leonardi is the Founder and Executive Director of The Women's Mosaic�, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, inspiration and motivation for women to express their full power and potential in all areas of life. As a speaker, seminar leader and career/life coach she encourages each individual to make the most of their personal and professional lives, allowing them to recognize, embrace and fulfill their role in the world at large. Kristina believes that personal transformation is the key to social transformation and has dedicated her life to helping people connect more fully to themselves, each other and the world around them. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Boston University, and has taught extensively for New York University's Center for Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and the Center for Career, Education and Life Planning. A featured guest on the all-women owned radio network, Greenstone Media, Kristina was also listed as one of Hispanic Magazine's Top Latinas of 2004, received the Tango Diva 2007 Diva Visionary Award and was recently honored by the WNBA's NY Liberty as part of their 2009 Inspiring Women Night. Click here for a full interview on TangoDiva, and here for her featured profile on Peace x Peace, where she was interviewed as one of the 'inspiring women and peacebuilders around the world'.
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LET KRISTINA SPEAK TO YOUR GROUP, COMPANY, OR ORGANIZATION! Do you belong to an alumni association, women's affinity group, networking or other organization?Why not have Kristina talk to them about women, diversity and personal growth! PAST CLIENTS INCLUDE: Saatchi & Saatchi, UBS, Junior League of Brooklyn, Ogilvy & Mather, Woodhull Institute, Women in Cable, Equinox, CLAY Fitness & Spa, Savvy Ladies, In Good Company, Career Peeks, Women's Center of Long Island ...You would be a huge asset to ANY group who is looking for an amazing, one-of-a-kind speaker. Your ability to connect to a variety of personalities, cultures, and ages is a true gift! - Stacy Francis and the Savvy Ladies� TeamSpeaker Kit Available Upon Request. Contact Kristina at kleonardi@mindspring. com or 917-816-0834 for more info.
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"I had just lost my job a few weeks earlier and I was a little out of sorts. I attended Kristina's breakout session entitled "How Losing Your Job Can Be a Good Thing". After listening and actively participating in the session, I was really able to put things in perspective. It allowed me to dig deep within myself and really determine what I wanted to do with my life. After the conference, I decided to have a one on one coaching session, which helped validate my career goals, and have also attended her Thursday at Three Transition Group meetings. Kristina is truly an inspiration and I recommend her to anyone who is feeling a bit lost and needs some career and life counseling." - Justin S.
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